Explore the Family Name Enevoldsen
The meaning of Enevoldsen
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Enevold, from Einvald, a compound of ein ‘one, sole’, ‘unique’ + vald ‘ruler’. This surname is rare in Norway. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Kjeld, Erik, Niels.
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How common is the last name Enevoldsen in the United States?
The surname "Enevoldsen" grew in popularity between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 67,725th, but by 2010, it had risen to 64,721st - a positive change of 4.44%. The count of individuals with this name also increased by 12.87% during the same period, from 272 in 2000 to 307 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals bearing the Enevoldsen surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #64,721 | 4.44% |
| Count | 272 | 307 | 12.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enevoldsen
Reflecting on the ethnic identity of those bearing the Enevoldsen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.79% of individuals with the Enevoldsen surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.44% by 2010. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 95.44% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |